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The Substantive Issue of Economic Substance: A BVI perspective

By Christopher Simpson, O’Neal Webster The issue of economic substance is not a new one. More and more, modern companies coupled with new technology and trading practices challenge the notion of “economic substance” for value creation in the traditional sense…

BVI Companies and their Registered Agents: A critical relationship

A sometimes overlooked, yet critical, aspect of a British Virgin Islands (BVI) company is the role of its registered agent. Only a registered agent can incorporate a BVI company, and they are essential in its ongoing maintenance. Registered agents are…

British Virgin Islands’ New Limited Partnership Act Offers Significant Changes

Best-known for its stunning natural beauty—jewel-colored waters, soft sandy beaches, and lush mountain ridges—the British Virgin Islands also excels among her peers in the international financial services industry. Notably, the Territory is relentless in its pursuit of refining and advancing…

RIP: Winding up a BVI Company Through Voluntary Liquidation

“All good things must come to an end.” – Well-known saying by Geoffrey Chaucer (1374). Why Choose Voluntary Liquidation BVI companies are commonly incorporated without a specific termination period. However, once they have served their useful business purpose their owners…

BVI’s Updated Beneficial Ownership Reporting Regime Takes Effect

The British Virgin Islands will implement its new beneficial ownership reporting regime on July 1, 2017, by virtue of the recently passed Beneficial Ownership Secure Search System Act, 2017, (BOSSs), which comes into force on June 30, 2017. The Act…

BVI Supports Two Million Jobs Globally, Says Independent Report

June 2017, TORTOLA—New data released June 21, 2017 show that the British Virgin Islands financial services industry supports roughly two million jobs in global investment and trade, worldwide. The independent study by Capital Economics found that the BVI mediates over…

Alert: Extension of BVI CRS deadlines

The British  Virgin  Islands Government recently announced  the  extension of the 2017  deadlines  for  notification  and reporting obligations  under  the  Common  Reporting  Standard, or CRS. As a result, BVI financial institutions will now have until June 30, 2017 to register…
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